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(verb) To commingle.
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'Kaptico Inferno'
(Capture with inferno)

Sparkles of embers guzzled out from the emblem of Ormr that circled her thumb. Ormr assailed with his gullet fires that blazed through the opening as Mordana sought his help through her mind. The sparkles united and took a shape of a rope and ascended towards the target. This meant that she didn't ask him to hurt, but to capture the traitors for them to slay. That's what she had concluded those men to be.

Eir and Serephina weaved an invisible mattress to keep them free of bleeds and bruises while Mordana took care of those two men-to-be boys.

Eir palmed her amethyst stoned dagger pendant that was swaying on her collar bone while Serephina designed her spade within her mind with all sharp edges to end things clean in a swish. Mordana held the ring tight and clenched her fist with her metal thorn bracelet amidst her gripping phalanges.

The three girls stood on the invisible base and were ready to take charge of whatever might come forth. They might be convivial but never were they easy nor they could tolerate tipsy tricks. If anyone thought them to be simple, it would be a grave mistake. Taking the support of the elastic base they chose to leap. But before they could leap, waves of water draped them around.

The droplets took a shape of a woman with cerulean silver shine who joined her palms to bow. She then flashed a serene smile that cleared their smoggy thoughts. Then the waters took them towards the black voids under them. The girls felt a calm hold as the rushes of waters did them no harm. Neither it did cut their flesh nor did it drift their thoughts. This made them think again. Maybe there is a misreading that needed to be discerned. With that consideration, they suppressed their wrath.

As the girls went down with the foamy whirls of water they could glimpse some well lit cerulean marbles that were clear to transmit the perfect waving of water that flowed underside. Within a blink, they stood on those cold and slippery floors. As they landed, the waters around them retreated into the floors and left no traces.

After comprehending that they were safe, they relaxed. The girls looked around to see where they were. To their amazement, they stood on the floors that were surrounded by ivory corinthian pillars that encompassed an elliptic cerulean sapphire door that had golden webbed patterns on it.

The doors opened and revealed a woman in her mid-thirties, who wore a white floral shirt that matched with her plain black linen pyjamas. She looked so serene with her raven hair and blue sapphire eyes that spoke compassion. With her arms outstretched for a humble hug, she approached them with a smile that quenched their every doubt.

"Finally Azarious had sent some girls! He never does that often. Glad to meet you my Narngon girls." She then gave them a short welcoming embrace.

"This means we are safe. Suppose you are Hugh's mom?" Eir enquired politely.

"Oh! You are smart. Yes, I'm the mom of Mr Mischievous Prince. And I loved how you fired to capture them," she said while her sapphire's looked at Mordana's new ravens. Mordana felt a little guilt for acting overprotective.

"Oh, sorry I didn't try..."

"Aye, it's no problem. Those naughty young men must learn to behave. Not always they can be having fun. Life has some serious moments too," she assured them.

"Oh well then. I'm Mordana and these are..."

"Eir and Serephina. Am I right? I have been hearing you ever since Aaron recognised you. So nothing is hidden here," she declared while she winked at Eir and Mordana that toned their cheeks crimson for a weird moment.

"I'm Galene Azarious, the one who is responsible until you guys complete your assignments," she introduced herself.

'Oh! Mrs Azarious? And you dreamt about his boy. Ohho! Poor Eir,' Serephina ridiculed inside their minds. Eir made a pale stare at her to which Mordana chuckled between her pressed lips.

"Before that, he is a boy and that's fine. Don't poke your friend much," Galene winked at them again only to earn some uneasy gazes.

"Boys, everything is fine except for your cussing acts," she recited in her high pitched tone while looking up. She then called out for them to descend to their actual home. She could hear an 'on the way', as a response.

With that, she opened the sapphire door and let them visit the aquatic hall. The walls were made of tough glass that had arrested the flowing waters behind them. The corals and reefs were scattered on the marine brown algae and spongy shrubs. The colourful fishes and gold-green tortoises swam across the waters that surrounded them all over. The ceiling had an elegant floral chandelier dangling with scented lamps lit around it. The entire place was an aquatic mansion in disguise.

As they stepped in, Galene gestured them to sit on the pearl shimmering Bridgewater couch neatly contrasting the cerulean theme. Every spot was free of any speck of dust or moist and there were not many electrical devices to keep the ventilation as the waters did it in an ebullient way.

The trio admired the arrangement and sat on the pearly settee. They had forgotten the heatwaves and sweat beads that were seeping on their skin minutes ago.

"This is indeed a marine heaven," Serephina expressed.

"Certainly! My kind of home. So you guys like this?" Galene questioned and they responded quickly with their delighted nods.

When they were relaxing, they could hear the boys murmuring something behind them. The clattering steps announced their arrival through the basement stairs. Galene chewed her lips when she saw something glowing around their palms.

"Mom, these crazy women had done something to us. I tried every spell but this flaming rope is not releasing us," Hugh grumbled beneath his breaths. Galene glanced keenly and instead of getting grumpy, she reacted otherwise.

"Wow! That was cool. Finally, someone was able to tie you. I guess it's not an illusion for an illusionist to try," she queried the girls in common.

"Nope! It was his fire, dracarys. It would retreat only when I request him to take it back. Give me a moment I shall do it," Mordana clarified, showing them her ring.

"You have carried your soul protectors along?" Aaron questioned, making the trio nodded with a gentle smile.

Mordana then took her ring from the thumb and walked towards the boys. She traced the ring around the blazing ropes at a gentle pace. As and when she moved the ring was moved the rope started to retreat to its owner who was snorting his fumes through his metallic nostrils. A slight terror slammed their spine for trying to fool these women. When their regrets crept up to their guts, she had released them from Ormr's hold. With a wicked smile, she came back and sat with her peers.

"Well then, this is Hugh Azarious and that's Aaron Thogers, Hugh's friend. They both are illusionists and abjurers as of now," Galene gave a short introduction.

"Illusionists? They are amazing and tough together." Serephina tried to lighten the grip.

"So true, that defines their nature. Now you both would apologise to them for being mean. Right?" She ordered them to gain some repulsive stares. But when she pushed them with her fierce glares they finally gave in. The girls felt a sense of belonging and pride rush through them.

"Okay girls, your room is on the right through this foyer. Get comfortable and relax. I will go and prepare the food." Galene stood to depart while Eir interrupted her.

"Where are our belongings? I saw them fall along with us when we were tricked."

"Ah! Don't worry, dear. It's already in there," she assured and took her steps towards the kitchen. The boys followed her after giving the girls a witty smile.

They walked as informed and reached their pleasing vast room. There were three white oak cots sided with a massive turquoise topped Demilune table. A butterfly side table, placed behind the elegantly carved burnt wooden door, had their satchels and belongings. Three bean bags and wooden chairs each were kept in the corners. The mat pearl chaise lounge added charm to their white wooden room. These were the very same furniture and floors they had in Narngons but a tint of cerulean waves made them feel the difference. The glimpse of what they had seen delighted their mood.

When Serephina and Eir walked past the white cots towards the closets, Mordana fell on the cot after freeing herself from her accessories.

"Toad! Get up and freshen. There are three closets here," Eir commented.

"Aye aye. Ms Curie Queenie, I need a little nap. Let me fetch that first and then I shall freshen up. Now you both will go in and come out soon. Don't take an eternity with waters and lathers." Her timid answer made Eir roll her eyes a bit.

"She is always like that. Let's go," Serephina gestured while collecting her towels and light linen robes.

They went inside and let the cool waters rush through their tired torso and they could feel their freshness reviving with every droplet that trickled on them. After a fine relaxation with the dribbling waters and frothy foams, the girls wrapped their torso with the thick towels. Stepping out of the wet teal tiled floors, Eir wore a blue-gold tank top with her white long bottoms. Serephina chose a common olive shirt for her floral skirt.

"Are you done?" Eir questioned to which Serephina hummed. "Hope that woman is at least awake. Her grave slumbers aren't easy," she chided Mordana while pushing through the patterned glass doors.

When the two were about to get out Mordana was already ready, elegant and energised in her crisscross shirt and knee-length bottom.

"Didn't I tell you guys to be quick? I know sloths can't be changed." With that spoofing talk, she opened the door went out of their cosy room. Without any more fuss, the three women walked through the foyer, letting their steps echo through the ivory arched ceiling that had candle chandeliers dancing to sing their ballad of cheer.

When they looked around to know where they were to go, they could notice Galene and the boys waiting for them in the hall. On seeing them, Galene gestured them to a door on their left and everyone entered in to get greeted by the versatile aroma of food.

The chessboard dining table had almost every dish from clear soup and sauced salads to steaming grills of truffles and meat of Aramaur. Galene placed the plates and served the dinner and poured out an apple drink on their glasses. She sat confronting Serephina while Eir and Mordana faced Aaron and Hugh.

"Shall we do our prayers?" Galene enquired while everyone nodded and mumbled a short hymn. After that, they took their cutlery and began feasting whatever was served on their plates. Without any words, they had their food until a point when Eir broke the silence.

"Sorry to interrupt. Everything seems fine and in place. As far as we see, people are having a normal life here. Neither we did notice any worries on their face nor yours. But we were told to liberate a haunting soul by Sir Azarious. Mrs Galene can you please clear this?" She inquired while her tongue relished the perfectly cooked cuisine.

"You are more keen Eir. Yes, we shall speak all about this soon. Let's eat in peace," she said with her voice a bit stern than usual.

"It's okay mom they can know that now. It will help them prepare," Hugh made his voice between his busy chewing.

Eir and her peers looked happy as he could understand their motive. Considering her son's words Galene made up her mind to speak it. But before she could utter a word, they all could feel the ground shaking vigorously only to stay still after some seconds. The pieces of furniture that danced had cracked and damaged the glass floors and wooden rimmed walls.

Too many questions and thoughts flooded in the trio's mind. But before they could retch them they could see flashes of cramoisy lightning and purple embers on the cerulean waters that made them turn black.

"Rush to the cottage!" Galene yelled being aware of what was happening. Without any counter, everyone did as she instructed while beads of sweat and uncalled fears greeted their bloodstream from the recent encounter.

.Ø. So what do you think would be the reason for these sudden shakings lighting and fires?

.Ø. If you were in the place of the trio what would you decide from the incident that had just happened?

.Ø. Any theories or guesses? Also if you have any suggestions for that illusion playlist let me know in the comments.

Let me know them in the comments. I await to hear every amusing idea.

With love,
🦋..Yaris..🦋